Hazel S. (Miller) Karns

Hazel S. (Miller) Karns, 78, of Elk Grove Road, Benton (Sugarloaf Township), died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at the Williamsport Regional Hospital Emergency Room. She had been in declining health for several years. Born November 23, 1935 in Jackson Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Fredress (Butler) Miller. She and her husband, William H. "Bill" Karns celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on March 2nd. A graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1953, Mrs. Karns had worked for Bell Telephone Company in Philadelphia in her younger years. Later she had been employed by Miller's Smorgasbord, K Mart, the bakery department of Weis Markets and the Manheim Central School District where she worked in food service. She had been a member of the Paradise Baptist Church and the Bethel Baptist Church in Manheim and also was a member of the Divide Union Church. Mrs. Karns was a past president of the Gordonville Ladies Auxiliary for 15 years and was a member of the Gordonville Volunteer Ambulance Association. She was first runner-up for Mrs. Lancaster County Fire Chief in 1974-75. She was also a member of the local Red Hat Society. She enjoyed being a homemaker and was known for her sewing, cooking and canning. She was also an avid reader interested in history. Surviving, in addition to her husband, Bill, are her two children: Melanie A. McHenry and her husband, Michael J., of Bowmansville, PA; William J. "Bill" Karns and his wife, Linda (Bundy) Karns, of Manheim, PA; 2 grandchildren: W. Jarod Karns and Jonathan E. Karns; 2 sisters: Erma Bower of Muncy and Mazie McHenry, of Montgomery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Miller. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11 AM at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (S. R. 487) with Rev. Howard W. Leh, Christ United Methodist Church of Central, officiating. Burial will be in the Waller Cemetery, Jackson Township. A Viewing will be held Friday morning from 10 AM until the time of the Service at McMichael's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Divide Union Church, c/o Carla Emery, Andys Hill Road, Benton, PA 17814 or to the Sugarloaf Community Rescue and Ambulance Association, Inc,. c/o Howard W. Leh, 605 Camp Lavigne Road, Benton, PA 17814.

Hazel S. (Miller) Karns

November 23, 1935 - October 5, 2014